Download or read book First Ladies the Life and Legacy of Abigail Adams written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by . This book was released on 2013-09-14 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes Abigail's most famous quotes and several letters written to John Adams. *Includes pictures of Abigail and important people and places in her life. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. "Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands." - Abigail Adams American presidents have shaped the course of global affairs for generations, but as the saying goes, behind every great man there's a great woman. While the First Ladies often remain overshadowed by their husbands, some have carved unique niches in their time and left their own lasting legacy. Dolley Madison helped establish the role of the First Lady in the early 1800s, Eleanor Roosevelt gave voice to policy issues in a way that made her a forerunner of First Ladies like Hillary Clinton, and Jackie Kennedy created glamorous trends that made her more popular than her husband. In Charles River Editors' First Ladies series, readers can get caught up to speed on the lives and legacies of America's most famous First Ladies in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Eleanor Roosevelt and Hillary Clinton may have been the most politically active First Ladies in American history, but Abigail Adams was the first to act as political advisor for her husband and the first to be dubbed "Mrs. President". Indeed, Abigail was politically inclined to degree highly unusual among women of the 18th and 19th century, and she had originally impressed her future husband John because she was so well versed in poetry, philosophy and politics. Abigail was also very progressive, championing women's rights and abolition long before they became widely held views even in traditionally liberal Massachusetts. While her time as First Lady was important, Abigail Adams remains one of the most recognized and respected First Ladies in American history due to her voluminous correspondence with John when they were separated throughout the American Revolution, as she remained in Massachusetts while John found himself in the thick of politics during his time in the Continental Congress and over in France. In addition to providing a comprehensive account of the inner workings of both politics and the home front during that important chapter in history, the letters also demonstrated the strong intellectual and emotional bond the two of them shared, allowing historians a glimpse of just how influential Abigail was on her husband's ideology and decision making. As the acclaimed historian Joseph Ellis noted, the nearly 1200 letters between the couple "constituted a treasure trove of unexpected intimacy and candor, more revealing than any other correspondence between a prominent American husband and wife in American history." First Ladies: The Life and Legacy of Abigail Adams looks at the life and career of one of America's greatest First Ladies, but it also humanizes the woman who helped balance and guide her mercurial husband throughout his lengthy political career. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events in her life, you will learn about Abigail like you never have before, in no time at all.
Download or read book American First Ladies written by Lewis L. Gould and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents thirty-nine interpretive biographical essays on all first ladies, from Martha Washington to America's newest First Lady, Laura Bush. This new edition contains updated material on all the living First Ladies and updated bibliographies for each entry, as well as a portrait of the newest First Lady.
Download or read book Abigail Adams and Her Times written by Laura E. Richards and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2020-05-28 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abigail Adams and Her Times by Laura E. Richards: Laura E. Richards presents a biographical account of Abigail Adams, the remarkable First Lady of the United States and wife of President John Adams. In this biography, Richards explores Abigail Adams's life, her role as a devoted partner to one of America's founding fathers, and her influence on the shaping of early American history. "Abigail Adams and Her Times" sheds light on the strength, intelligence, and resilience of a woman who played a significant role in shaping the nation's early years. Key Aspects of the Book "Abigail Adams and Her Times by Laura E. Richards": Historical Biography: The book provides a detailed historical biography of Abigail Adams, offering insights into her life and the times in which she lived. First Lady and Influential Figure: The biography highlights Abigail Adams's influential role as a supportive wife to President John Adams and her contributions to early American history. Women's Leadership: "Abigail Adams and Her Times" celebrates the leadership and impact of women during the formative years of the United States. Laura E. Richards was an American author and biographer who gained acclaim for her writings on historical figures and women's contributions to society. "Abigail Adams and Her Times" showcases her talent for illuminating the lives of notable individuals and their impact on the world.
Download or read book American First Ladies written by Lewis L. Gould and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-10-28 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An historical survey of the impact of individual First Ladies' impact on America and the American woman. A selection of each woman's own writings is given along with a commentary on her influence, and a biography of her life, and the narrative covers all the presidents' wives from Martha Washington to Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Download or read book Abigail Adams written by Phyllis Lee Levin and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 793 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wife of one president and mother of another, Abigail Adams was an extraordinary woman living at an extraordinary time in American history. A tireless letter writer and diarist, her penetrating and often caustic impressions of most of the major persons of her day--including Ben Franklin, George and Martha Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and King George III, among others--provide one of the best first-hand accounts of the American Revolution. This biography, researched and written over a fourteen-year period, is a fascinating portrait of a brilliant woman at the center of the founding of the American republic.
Download or read book America s Greatest First Ladies written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures of the First Ladies and important people, places, and events in their lives. *Includes Bibliographies for further reading. American presidents have shaped the course of global affairs for generations, but as the saying goes, behind every great man there's a great woman. While the First Ladies often remain overshadowed by their husbands, some have carved unique niches in their time and left their own lasting legacy. Abigail Adams served as a political advisor that earned her the moniker "Mrs. President," while Dolley Madison helped establish the role of the First Lady in the early 1800s, Eleanor Roosevelt gave voice to policy issues in a way that made her a forerunner of First Ladies like Hillary Clinton, and Jackie Kennedy created glamorous trends that made her more popular than her husband. Eleanor Roosevelt and Hillary Clinton may have been the most politically active First Ladies in American history, but Abigail Adams was the first to act as political advisor for her husband and the first to be dubbed "Mrs. President." Indeed, Abigail was politically inclined to degree highly unusual among women of the 18th and 19th century, and she had originally impressed her future husband John because she was so well versed in poetry, philosophy and politics. After the Constitution was ratified, George Washington went about setting all the precedents for the role of the presidency, establishing traditions like the Cabinet. But the role of being the First Lady of the United States was defined by the wife of the 4th president. James Madison may have been the Father of the Constitution, but his wife Dolley all but defined the responsibilities and customs of being the president's wife. It's possible that the world would have remembered Mary Todd Lincoln (1818-1882) if only because she was the wife of one of America's greatest presidents and present for his shocking assassination, but Mary was one of the most unique women to ever be First Lady, and she was in the White House during the country's most trying time. If Dolley Madison was instrumental in molding the role of First Lady in the 19th century, credit can be given to Eleanor Roosevelt for revolutionizing the political nature of the role in the 20th and 21st centuries and making it possible for presidents like Bill Clinton to enlist their wives to handle political duties. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy made it seem like anything was possible, and Americans were eager to believe him. The next three years would be fondly and famously labeled "Camelot," suggesting an almost mythical quality about the young President and his family. The famous label came from John's fashionable and beautiful wife, Jackie, whose elegance and grace made her the most popular woman in the world. Her popularity threatened to eclipse even her husband's, who famously quipped on one presidential trip to France that he was "the man who accompanied Jacqueline Kennedy to Paris." During the presidential campaign in 1992, Democratic challenger Bill Clinton announced that by voting for him, Americans would get two presidents "for the price of one." The reference to his wife Hillary signified that she would be no ordinary First Lady, and indeed she was employed frequently by her husband in the White House to try to push legislation through Congress. Of course, describing Hillary Clinton as just a First Lady belittles all of her accomplishments. Today she is the most powerful woman in the world and one of the most recognizable. America's Greatest First Ladies looks at the lives and legacies of all 6 of these influential and important First Ladies, while also examining the relationships each had with their husband. With pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about America's Greatest First Ladies like you never have before.
Download or read book America s Greatest First Ladies the Lives and Legacies of Abigail Adams Dolley Madison Mary Lincoln Eleanor Roosevelt Jackie Kennedy and Hillary Clinton written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-28 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures of the First Ladies and important people, places, and events in their lives. *Includes Bibliographies for further reading. American presidents have shaped the course of global affairs for generations, but as the saying goes, behind every great man there's a great woman. While the First Ladies often remain overshadowed by their husbands, some have carved unique niches in their time and left their own lasting legacy. Abigail Adams served as a political advisor that earned her the moniker "Mrs. President", while Dolley Madison helped establish the role of the First Lady in the early 1800s, Eleanor Roosevelt gave voice to policy issues in a way that made her a forerunner of First Ladies like Hillary Clinton, and Jackie Kennedy created glamorous trends that made her more popular than her husband. Eleanor Roosevelt and Hillary Clinton may have been the most politically active First Ladies in American history, but Abigail Adams was the first to act as political advisor for her husband and the first to be dubbed "Mrs. President". Indeed, Abigail was politically inclined to degree highly unusual among women of the 18th and 19th century, and she had originally impressed her future husband John because she was so well versed in poetry, philosophy and politics. After the Constitution was ratified, George Washington went about setting all the precedents for the role of the presidency, establishing traditions like the Cabinet. But the role of being the First Lady of the United States was defined by the wife of the 4th president. James Madison may have been the Father of the Constitution, but his wife Dolley all but defined the responsibilities and customs of being the president's wife. It's possible that the world would have remembered Mary Todd Lincoln (1818-1882) if only because she was the wife of one of America's greatest presidents and present for his shocking assassination, but Mary was one of the most unique women to ever be First Lady, and she was in the White House during the country's most trying time. If Dolley Madison was instrumental in molding the role of First Lady in the 19th century, credit can be given to Eleanor Roosevelt for revolutionizing the political nature of the role in the 20th and 21st centuries and making it possible for presidents like Bill Clinton to enlist their wives to handle political duties. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy made it seem like anything was possible, and Americans were eager to believe him. The next three years would be fondly and famously labeled "Camelot," suggesting an almost mythical quality about the young President and his family. The famous label came from John's fashionable and beautiful wife, Jackie, whose elegance and grace made her the most popular woman in the world. Her popularity threatened to eclipse even her husband's, who famously quipped on one presidential trip to France that he was "the man who accompanied Jacqueline Kennedy to Paris." During the presidential campaign in 1992, Democratic challenger Bill Clinton announced that by voting for him, Americans would get two presidents "for the price of one." The reference to his wife Hillary signified that she would be no ordinary First Lady, and indeed she was employed frequently by her husband in the White House to try to push legislation through Congress. Of course, describing Hillary Clinton as just a First Lady belittles all of her accomplishments. Today she is the most powerful woman in the world and one of the most recognizable. America's Greatest First Ladies looks at the lives and legacies of all 6 of these influential and important First Ladies, while also examining the relationships each had with their husband. With pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about America's Greatest First Ladies like you never have before.
Download or read book Abigail Adams written by Maya Glass and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2003-12-15 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the life of Abigail Adams, the wife of President John Adams, who was much more independent than many women of her time, running a farm in her husband's absence and speaking and writing about women's rights.
Download or read book First Ladies of the Republic written by Jeanne E Abrams and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How the three inaugural First Ladies defined the role for future generations, and carved a space for women in America America’s first First Ladies—Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Dolley Madison—had the challenging task of playing a pivotal role in defining the nature of the American presidency to a fledgling nation and to the world. In First Ladies of the Republic, Jeanne Abrams breaks new ground by examining their lives as a group. From their visions for the future of the burgeoning new nation and its political structure, to ideas about family life and matrimony, these three women had a profound influence on one another’s views as they created the new role of presidential spouse. Martha, Abigail and Dolley walked the fine line between bringing dignity to their lives as presidential wives, and supporting their husbands’ presidential agendas, while at the same time, distancing themselves from the behavior, customs and ceremonies that reflected the courtly styles of European royalty that were inimical to the values of the new republic. In the face of personal challenges, public scrutiny, and sometimes vocal criticism, they worked to project a persona that inspired approval and confidence, and helped burnish their husbands’ presidential reputations. The position of First Lady was not officially authorized or defined, and the place of women in society was more restricted than it is today. These capable and path-breaking women not only shaped their own roles as prominent Americans and “First Ladies,” but also defined a role for women in public and private life in America.
Download or read book Abigail Adams written by Jill C. Wheeler and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2009-08-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces young readers to the life of Abigail Adams, beginning with her childhood in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Readers will become familiar with her independent personality as they learn about her love of learning, her marriage to John Adams, and her life as a mother. Details of Mrs. Adams's time as a political wife include her courage facing the hardships of the American Revolution, while her husband served in the Continental Congress, and the many letters they exchanged throughout their lives. Mrs. Adams's years as the vice president's wife and as First Lady, including their move into the White House, are also discussed. Full-color photos accompany the easy-to-read text. Extras include a sidebar, a timeline, fun facts, an index, and a glossary. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Download or read book Abigail Adams written by Patricia Lakin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A portrait of the supportive wife of President John Adams details the life of this extraordinary woman who used her love for learning, for her family, and for her country to shape the early history of the United States.
Download or read book Remember the Ladies written by Jeri Ferris and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2000-05-01 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the life and achievements of the nation's second First Lady and advocate for women's rights.
Download or read book Abigail Adams written by Evelyn Witter and published by Mott Media (MI). This book was released on 1976 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quickly turn to the inside front cover to read more of one of your favorite Christian heroes. You'll be amazed at what has been left out of our history books! This story is about Abigail Adams.
Download or read book Abigail Adams written by Pat McCarthy and published by Enslow Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the life of the woman who is sometimes referred to as America's first feminist. From her youth in Massachusetts to her active role as advisor to John Adams, Abigail Adams showed future first ladies how much of an influence a woman could have on the government of the United States.
Download or read book Leave It to Abigail written by Barb Rosenstock and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this inspiring tribute, award-winning author Barb Rosenstock and New York Times bestselling artist Elizabeth Baddeley tell the true story of one of America's greatest founding mothers: Abigail Adams. Everyone knew Abigail was different. Instead of keeping quiet, she blurted out questions. Instead of settling down with a wealthy minister, she married a poor country lawyer named John Adams. Instead of running from the Revolutionary War, she managed a farm and fed hungry soldiers. Instead of leaving the governing to men, she insisted they "Remember the Ladies." Instead of fearing Europe's kings and queens, she boldly crossed the sea to represent her new country. And when John become President of the United States, Abigail became First Lady, and a powerful advisor. Leave it to Abigail--an extraordinary woman who surprised the world.
Download or read book The Life of Abigail Adams written by Maria Nelson and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abigail Adams was married to one of the first US presidents. Her son was also president of the United States. In this book, readers will learn even more fascinating facts about Abigail Adams. Age-appropriate content and accessible language will help beginning readers appreciate this influential woman from early American history. With historic images, a timeline, and achievable content, this book will engage those starting to learn about the excitement surrounding the founding of the United States.
Download or read book Abigail Adams written by Jill Mulhall and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2004-12-14 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abigail Adams was an intelligent woman who lived during an exciting time in American history--the American Revolution. In this inspiring biography, children will read about Abigail's life, her marriage to John Adams, her role as First Lady of the United States, and her thoughts during such events as the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, and other boycotts in the colonies. Engaging images, supportive text, fascinating facts, and a helpful glossary and table of contents are provided to aid in better understanding of the content and vocabulary.
